Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Intermediate
Level: Foundation, Intermediate
Create, Edit & Enhance Professional-Looking Images
Master Layers, Selections, Masks & Retouching Tools
Learn with Wales’ Leading Adobe Training Provider
Course Files, Practical Activities & Certificate Included
Welsh Government Funding Accepted
Course Overview
Duration:
2 Days (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
Available upon request
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
2 Days (9:30am-4:00pm)
Accredited:
Available upon request
Exams:
N/A
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This two-day instructor-led course will help you develop the practical skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop confidently and effectively.
Designed for learners with little or no previous Photoshop experience, the course starts with essential tools and features before moving on to intermediate image-editing techniques.
You’ll become familiar with the Photoshop workspace and learn how to create, edit and manage multi-layered images. You’ll also develop skills in selections, image adjustment, layers, masks, paths, painting tools, retouching and typography.
Practical exercises throughout the course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn and develop confidence working with your own images and designs.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Anyone with little or no previous experience using Adobe Photoshop.
- Marketing and communications professionals.
- Content creators and social media professionals.
- Photographers who want to improve and retouch images.
- Graphic design beginners.
- Business owners who create their own visual content.
- Employees responsible for preparing images for print, websites or presentations.
- Existing Photoshop users who want to strengthen their foundation and progress to intermediate techniques.
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Navigate the Adobe Photoshop workspace confidently.
- Understand pixels, resolution, image dimensions and file size.
- Choose appropriate colour modes and image formats.
- Crop, resize and transform images.
- Use Photoshop’s selection tools accurately.
- Refine, feather, expand and transform selections.
- Adjust colour, brightness and contrast using tools such as Levels, Curves, Hue and Saturation.
- Create, organise, duplicate, link and merge layers.
- Apply transparency, layer effects and clipping groups.
- Use channels to adjust images and save selections.
- Paint and retouch images using brushes, patterns, the Healing tools and Clone Stamp.
- Create and edit quick masks and layer masks.
- Create and modify gradients.
- Use the Pen tool to create and edit paths.
- Add, format, colour, and transform text.
- Prepare and save images in suitable formats for different purposes.
- Create and edit professional multi-layered Photoshop files.
This two-day instructor-led course will help you develop the practical skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop confidently and effectively.
Designed for learners with little or no previous Photoshop experience, the course starts with essential tools and features before moving on to intermediate image-editing techniques.
You’ll become familiar with the Photoshop workspace and learn how to create, edit and manage multi-layered images. You’ll also develop skills in selections, image adjustment, layers, masks, paths, painting tools, retouching and typography.
Practical exercises throughout the course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn and develop confidence working with your own images and designs.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- Anyone with little or no previous experience using Adobe Photoshop.
- Marketing and communications professionals.
- Content creators and social media professionals.
- Photographers who want to improve and retouch images.
- Graphic design beginners.
- Business owners who create their own visual content.
- Employees responsible for preparing images for print, websites or presentations.
- Existing Photoshop users who want to strengthen their foundation and progress to intermediate techniques.
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Navigate the Adobe Photoshop workspace confidently.
- Understand pixels, resolution, image dimensions and file size.
- Choose appropriate colour modes and image formats.
- Crop, resize and transform images.
- Use Photoshop’s selection tools accurately.
- Refine, feather, expand and transform selections.
- Adjust colour, brightness and contrast using tools such as Levels, Curves, Hue and Saturation.
- Create, organise, duplicate, link and merge layers.
- Apply transparency, layer effects and clipping groups.
- Use channels to adjust images and save selections.
- Paint and retouch images using brushes, patterns, the Healing tools and Clone Stamp.
- Create and edit quick masks and layer masks.
- Create and modify gradients.
- Use the Pen tool to create and edit paths.
- Add, format, colour, and transform text.
- Prepare and save images in suitable formats for different purposes.
- Create and edit professional multi-layered Photoshop files.
The Photoshop Environment
- What does Photoshop do?
- Introducing pixels and selections
- The Navigator window: getting around in an image, zoom shortcuts
- Using the history palette
- Multiple undo and snapshots
Image Basics
- Resolution and file size
- Different image formats and their uses
- Colour types
Selection Basics
- The different selection tools
- The magic wand and tolerance settings
- Inverting selections
- Feathering selections
- Anti-aliasing
- Expanding and contracting selections
- Transforming selections
- Adding to and subtracting from selections
Adjusting Images
- Working with Levels and Curves
- Hue and saturation
- The Info Palette
Layers
- Creating new layers and duplicate layers
- Importing layers from other images
- Giving layers transparency
- Linking and merging layers
Channels
- Adjusting individual channels
- Saving and loading selections
Saving Files
- Adjusting image size
- Changing colour type
- Flattening layers
- Cropping images
The Painting Tools
- Brush selection and adjustment
- Colour selection
- Creating new brushes
- Using patterns
- The other painting tools
- The healing and clone stamp tools
Masks
- Quick masks
- Layer masks
- The graduated fill tool
- Editing gradient properties
The Pen Tool
- Creating and editing paths
- Generating clipping paths
More About Layers
- Adding layer effects
- Creating and using layer sets
- Clipping groups and their uses
- Changing the hierarchy of layers
Working With Type
- Editing type
- Colouring type
- Distorting type; rasterising type layers
The Photoshop Environment
- What does Photoshop do?
- Introducing pixels and selections
- The Navigator window: getting around in an image, zoom shortcuts
- Using the history palette
- Multiple undo and snapshots
Image Basics
- Resolution and file size
- Different image formats and their uses
- Colour types
Selection Basics
- The different selection tools
- The magic wand and tolerance settings
- Inverting selections
- Feathering selections
- Anti-aliasing
- Expanding and contracting selections
- Transforming selections
- Adding to and subtracting from selections
Adjusting Images
- Working with Levels and Curves
- Hue and saturation
- The Info Palette
Layers
- Creating new layers and duplicate layers
- Importing layers from other images
- Giving layers transparency
- Linking and merging layers
Channels
- Adjusting individual channels
- Saving and loading selections
Saving Files
- Adjusting image size
- Changing colour type
- Flattening layers
- Cropping images
The Painting Tools
- Brush selection and adjustment
- Colour selection
- Creating new brushes
- Using patterns
- The other painting tools
- The healing and clone stamp tools
Masks
- Quick masks
- Layer masks
- The graduated fill tool
- Editing gradient properties
The Pen Tool
- Creating and editing paths
- Generating clipping paths
More About Layers
- Adding layer effects
- Creating and using layer sets
- Clipping groups and their uses
- Changing the hierarchy of layers
Working With Type
- Editing type
- Colouring type
- Distorting type; rasterising type layers
The standard course includes no formal examination or accredited assessment.
Your knowledge and practical skills will be checked throughout the course using informal activities, exercises and trainer feedback.
Accreditation Information
The standard Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Intermediate course is skills-based and does not lead to a formal Adobe qualification or certification.
Accredited Adobe training options may be available upon request. Please contact NILC if you require an accredited course or certification examination.
The standard course includes no formal examination or accredited assessment.
Your knowledge and practical skills will be checked throughout the course using informal activities, exercises and trainer feedback.
Accreditation Information
The standard Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Intermediate course is skills-based and does not lead to a formal Adobe qualification or certification.
Accredited Adobe training options may be available upon request. Please contact NILC if you require an accredited course or certification examination.
- Two days of instructor-led training delivered by an Adobe Certified Trainer.
- Course files and practical activities.
- A recording of each training day if you attend a live virtual course.
- NILC course completion certificate.
- Two days of instructor-led training delivered by an Adobe Certified Trainer.
- Course files and practical activities.
- A recording of each training day if you attend a live virtual course.
- NILC course completion certificate.
This course has no formal prerequisites.
You should have:
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience using a mouse and keyboard.
- A general understanding of opening, saving and managing files.
No previous Adobe Photoshop experience is required.
This course has no formal prerequisites.
You should have:
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience using a mouse and keyboard.
- A general understanding of opening, saving and managing files.
No previous Adobe Photoshop experience is required.
Who is this Photoshop course suitable for?
This course is ideal for learners with little or no experience in Adobe Photoshop who want to build a broad set of practical skills. It is suitable for:
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Photographers and content creators
- Social media professionals
- Graphic design beginners
- Business owners
- Employees who create or edit digital images
- Anyone wanting to use Photoshop more confidently
It may also suit existing users who are self-taught and want a more structured, efficient way of working.
Do I need previous Photoshop experience?
No. Previous Photoshop experience isn’t required because the course starts with the essential tools and features.
Learners should have basic computer skills, including experience opening, saving and organising files. If you already use Photoshop at a basic level, the intermediate content will help you develop your knowledge further.
Is the course practical?
Yes. This is a practical course supported by demonstrations, course files and activities. Learners can apply the techniques introduced by the trainer and receive guidance throughout the sessions.
Knowledge is checked through informal activities rather than a formal examination.
Who is this Photoshop course suitable for?
This course is ideal for learners with little or no experience in Adobe Photoshop who want to build a broad set of practical skills. It is suitable for:
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Photographers and content creators
- Social media professionals
- Graphic design beginners
- Business owners
- Employees who create or edit digital images
- Anyone wanting to use Photoshop more confidently
It may also suit existing users who are self-taught and want a more structured, efficient way of working.
Do I need previous Photoshop experience?
No. Previous Photoshop experience isn’t required because the course starts with the essential tools and features.
Learners should have basic computer skills, including experience opening, saving and organising files. If you already use Photoshop at a basic level, the intermediate content will help you develop your knowledge further.
Is the course practical?
Yes. This is a practical course supported by demonstrations, course files and activities. Learners can apply the techniques introduced by the trainer and receive guidance throughout the sessions.
Knowledge is checked through informal activities rather than a formal examination.
Dates & Prices
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How we deliver our courses
Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This course is ideal for learners with little or no experience in Adobe Photoshop who want to build a broad set of practical skills. It is suitable for:
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Photographers and content creators
- Social media professionals
- Graphic design beginners
- Business owners
- Employees who create or edit digital images
- Anyone wanting to use Photoshop more confidently
It may also suit existing users who are self-taught and want a more structured, efficient way of working.
No. Previous Photoshop experience isn’t required because the course starts with the essential tools and features.
Learners should have basic computer skills, including experience opening, saving and organising files. If you already use Photoshop at a basic level, the intermediate content will help you develop your knowledge further.
Yes. This is a practical course supported by demonstrations, course files and activities. Learners can apply the techniques introduced by the trainer and receive guidance throughout the sessions.
Knowledge is checked through informal activities rather than a formal examination.
Yes. The course is available through live virtual instructor-led, classroom and on-site delivery, subject to availability.
Our virtual courses are fully interactive, allowing learners to communicate with the trainer and other attendees. Virtual learners also receive a recording from each training day. We will confirm the applicable computer, software and access requirements before the course.
This course has no formal examination. Learners complete informal activities throughout the training so the trainer can check their understanding and provide additional support as needed.
Everyone who completes the course receives a NILC course completion certificate. If you require accredited Adobe training or a formal Adobe certification pathway, please contact us so that we can discuss the available options.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is ideal for learners with little or no experience in Adobe Photoshop who want to build a broad set of practical skills. It is suitable for:
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Photographers and content creators
- Social media professionals
- Graphic design beginners
- Business owners
- Employees who create or edit digital images
- Anyone wanting to use Photoshop more confidently
It may also suit existing users who are self-taught and want a more structured, efficient way of working.
No. Previous Photoshop experience isn’t required because the course starts with the essential tools and features.
Learners should have basic computer skills, including experience opening, saving and organising files. If you already use Photoshop at a basic level, the intermediate content will help you develop your knowledge further.
Yes. This is a practical course supported by demonstrations, course files and activities. Learners can apply the techniques introduced by the trainer and receive guidance throughout the sessions.
Knowledge is checked through informal activities rather than a formal examination.
Yes. The course is available through live virtual instructor-led, classroom and on-site delivery, subject to availability.
Our virtual courses are fully interactive, allowing learners to communicate with the trainer and other attendees. Virtual learners also receive a recording from each training day. We will confirm the applicable computer, software and access requirements before the course.
This course has no formal examination. Learners complete informal activities throughout the training so the trainer can check their understanding and provide additional support as needed.
Everyone who completes the course receives a NILC course completion certificate. If you require accredited Adobe training or a formal Adobe certification pathway, please contact us so that we can discuss the available options.
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